DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 12

High Value C

Ian Mahinmi-Indiana Pacers (5,000): Mahinmi has at least 25 fantasy points in each of his last four games including a big game of 17 points and ten boards to go with four blocks against the Pelicans on Friday. He followed that up with a solid game against Houston on Sunday and will look to keep things rolling against the Suns who will be short-handed up front due to the loss of Alex Len. Phoenix will still have Tyson Chandler, but Mahinmi should be able to find some room to have a solid game down low. ∗∗∗

Robin Lopez-New York Knicks (5,000): Another center at 5K producing steady numbers lately, Lopez has been productive for New York with at least nine points in five straight games to go with solid non-scoring numbers.  He has at least 20 fantasy points in six straight games, and he makes a solid alternative to Mahinmi if you don’t think Mahinmi will get time up front since the Suns and Pacers both like to play small ball. ∗∗∗

Tyson Chandler-Phoenix Suns (3,800): As mentioned above, Alex Len has already been ruled out for tonight’s game in Indy which should open up as much playing time as Chandler can handle.  He hasn’t been playing great lately, but he did manage 21 fantasy points on Friday against Miami with eight points and six rebounds.  He has at least 20 fantasy points in three of his last six games and four of his last eight, so he becomes the best cheap center play with the bump in playing time that should come his way. ∗

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